Welcome to The Anchorage
THE ANCHORAGE was started in 1988 by a group of five parents and a special educator. Children of all the founder- members were in Sadhana School, a well- established special school in South Mumbai. At the age of 18 they were expected to graduate from the school to make way for other children.
Concern for what would happen next and a fear of their children’s regression drove the parents to look for options. They wanted to “do their best” for the child/adult and so with the help of a special educator, the idea to set up an institute was born. The main purpose was to provide vocational training and arrange for appropriate job work.
Over the years the institute has grown to become a holistic life space.
Welcome to The Anchorage
THE ANCHORAGE was started in 1988 by a group of five parents and a special educator. Children of all the founder- members were in Sadhana School, a well- established special school in South Mumbai. At the age of 18 they were expected to graduate from the school to make way for other children.
Concern for what would happen next and a fear of their children’s regression drove the parents to look for options. They wanted to “do their best” for the child/adult and so with the help of a special educator, the idea to set up an institute was born. The main purpose was to provide vocational training and arrange for appropriate job work.
Over the years the institute has grown to become a holistic life space.
Mission
To keep them gainfully occupied
Job Work
Dignity and self esteem through work
Volunteering
perfect way to feel connected “we make a living by what we get but we make a life by what we give”
Help & Support
YOU can make a difference
Our Activities
About Us
The Anchorage was started in 1988 by a group of five parents and a special educator.
Beyond Jobwork
A lifelong service like the Anchorage also pays attention to Physical care & behavior management
24+
Enrollment
1.4
Adult / Staff Ratio
12+
Total Job Contracts
7+
Volunteers
What people say
“Thanks to all staff for bringing in the videos and online sessions regularly. Has been a source of encouragement to our kids or sibling. Thanks also for being the real motivating source to the adults and for accepting them as they are.”
“Our Family liked your idea of creating a video of the staff and uploading it on YouTube. We appreciate it very much and would like to thank you and all the staff of Anchorage for doing such a nice thing for our adults. Hats of to all of you.”
“Thanks a lot Anita and all the COVID 19 worriers for sharing their experiences !This epidemic had shattered the world but now society and medical professionals know how to handle this problem successfully!We learnt a lot in the meeting specially how all of you have handled the emotional side being parents of a special child….could relate very easily ! Thanks once again for guiding and sharing”.
“The session was really great. Nice meeting all adults & staff made our adults & siblings very happy. The continuous activities were well organized (now staff have excelled in execution) & all were fun & appealing. God bless all Anchorage staff & trustees. Nice that all were part of session today.”
“The video’s are very comforting and encouraging for all of us parents and our adults. It brings them allot of joy and happiness in there day to day life especially when sitting at home doing this pandemic.”
Anchorage Team
Anita Kumbhani
Director
Aban Mirza
Co-ordinator
Shalini Vakil
Co-ordinator
Alka Baghdadi
Staff Member
Bina Chhag
Staff Member
Dhanashri Desai
Staff Member
Isha Khanna
Staff Member
Sagar Nandgaokar
Admin Assistant
Lalita Gavas
Helper
Avantika Jadhav
Helper
Dipali Ambekar
Helper